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Made for Water: As part of the waterfowl or wildfowl group, geese are made for the water. Except for the Cape Barren goose, which has adapted to be more of a landlubber, most geese have webbed feet, a streamlined body and thick plumage, which makes them extremely buoyant.

Goose Lifestyle: Geese are medium to large birds and migrate long distances from overwintering sites to breeding grounds. All geese eat a vegetarian diet, feeding on grasses, seeds and grains.

Mates for Life: Geese usually mate for life, though a small number will separate and find another mate. A smaller number of eggs are laid each season and both parents protect the nest and young, which usually results in a higher survival rate for the young geese.

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SPECIES: Canadian Goose

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One Big Baby: An underdeveloped goose egg will vertically sink or float with the wider half pointing downward. A developed goose egg will float horizontally, breaking the surface of the water at an angle.
Nature's Way?: Not all goose couples are heterosexual — many will form long-term, same-sex bonds — and not all heterosexual couples breed, despite having an active sex life.